Diets and Dieting

You eat clean, work out, meditate and pretty much do all the "right" things. So of course that means you'll be slim, healthy and injury-free, correct? Not so fast. Some seemingly good things actually aren't so great, especially if you go overboard or get into them too quickly. Here are a few times that your best-laid intentions can backfire, and how to find the middle ground. 1. You wouldn't dream of drinking regular soda; it's only diet for you, thank you very much. Giving up sugary soft drinks sounds like a good plan if you're trying to cut calories. But a study from the University of Texas Health Science Center found that diet soda consumption was...

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